HOLD "Go for Gold" Women's Conference

22 February 2015: CFC-Thailand having celebrated its 25th Anniversary last October 2014, our HOLD-Bangkok (Central and North) leaders and members held their “Go for Gold” Women’s Conference in Ubon Ratchathani on 22 February 2015. The event was led by Bel Liboro, HOLD regional coordinator for Greater Mekong Area and HOLD country coordinator for Thailand, and HOLD-Thailand national coordinator Tess Montalbo.

Some 50 HOLD leaders and core members and the wives of CFC leaders from both Ubon Ratchathani and from the Archdiocese of Tharae-Nongsaeng attended the event. It was held at the Diocese Catechatical Center and the St. Theresa’s Retreat Center hosted by Sr. Agatha Suchitra Kongyoo, LCU, from the Lovers of the Cross of Ubon Ratchathani congregation.

National Council elders Ambassador Precha and Sirikul Pitisant, Carmen Caluyong (Family Ministries) and Tess Montalbo also joined in full support of the event. HOLD-Bangkok leaders and members composed the service team, assisted by Jojoy Mission and Amb. Precha for the praise and worship music ministry. Speakers were Khamnai Thanara, Khun Sirikul, Alyssa Chienphonsaen, Lanie Tenorio (with a profound real-life experience shared by her elder sister Emy Tenorio) and Bel Liboro concluding the Spirit-filled Sunday. Held in both Thai language and Isan dialect. P’ Kung (Khun Sirikul) and FTPW Jimmy Lozare provided Thai translation from English.

General Assembly Teaching by Jun Uriarte

A CFC General Assembly (GA) was held on 4 October 2014 at Don Bosco Pastoral Center in Bang Yai District, Muaeng Surat Thani with over 25 members attending from Surat Thani, Krabi, Tungyai and Nakhon Si Thammarat. The event started with a Holy Mass celebrated by Father Somphong followed by lunch. Sonny and Tess Montalbo were the pastoral mission workers from Bangkok supporting the event that day. They gave the Covenant Orientation talks. Some members gave personal sharings on blessings/ graces received. A short video on generosity was shown towards the end of the event. After the GA, Sonny gave a special teaching on the story of Zacchaeus to some members from Surat Thani.

27 July 2014: Brod Jun Uriarte, member of the CFC International Council, gave a teaching in front of members of CFC North and Central Bangkok at their monthly assembly in July 2014. He gave an overview of the new book by Pope Francis entitled "The Joy of the Gospel". About 100 members, including former Council members Prakan/Praisri Oudomugsorn, attended the event.

Pastoral mission to Surat Thani pastoral

Mission to the South

Jimmy Lozare visited Phanom and Nakhon Sri Thamarat (NST) in the South of Thailand during 19-21 September 2014 to meet with Father Tapay and support a monthly General Assembly in NST. In his meeting with Fr. Tapay, he discussed the arrangement for Southern CFC members to participate in the 25th anniversary of CFC and the proposal for a full-time workers based in the South. Fr Tapay agreed to sponsor one full-time worker couple to be based in Phanom. In NST, the General Assembly held at Our Lady Mother of the Church parish/Maree Pitak School was attended by 70 members. Fr. Henry Danielli celebrated the mass and Jimmy shared an overview of the Covenant Orientation talks. Sonny Montalbo was expected to follow up on the next General Assembly to be held in Surat Thani on 4 October 2014. Jimmy also had a courtesy call with H.E. Bishop Prathan who confirmed his participation to the CFC anniversary celebration

Mission to Laguna, Phuket

6-7 September 2014: Pats and Carla Gonzales went on mission to Laguna, Phuket to serve as speaker and sharer for the CLP Orientation Session held on Sunday, 7 September. The mission was their second since the first CLP in Laguna held in 2010. They were hosted by Ariel/Dhonna, the area leaders, and helped in the preparations for the CLP. They attended two masses in the newly constructed St. Joseph Parish Church at 9:30 a.m and 11:00 a.m. The two masses were presided by a Filipino priest. Pats shared that "the CFC members were very active in serving the church especially in the choir. The choir members were singing great and with passion."The CLP was organized after the mass at one of the Laguna villas, the former residence of Ariel and Dhonna’s family. Pats gave the Orientation Talk and Carla shared her testimonies. The first talk, God’s love, was given by Dhonna. There were 15 participants composed of singles and couples. Two Thais also attended and the rest were Filipinos. After the CLP, they had a meeting to discuss the 25th Anniversary Celebration in Bangkok and the SFC Conference in Singapore, both are scheduled in October 2014.

Mission to Lao PDR

11 July 2014: A mission team from CFC Thailand comprising Jimmy Lozare, Sonny Montalbo and Marlou Badiola joined a service team from Manila to conduct two events, MER and CLP, in Vientiane on 11-13 July 2014. The mission started off with a courtesy call with Bishop John Khamse at the Sacred Heart Church on 11 July 2014. The Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER1) was the first activity which was attended by 5 couples from CFC Lao PDR. It was held at the residence of one of the members.

The Christian Life Programme (CLP) started at 8:00 the following day, 12 July 2014, with 9 Sessions.The day ended with a Lord's day celebration before fellowship over dinner. Around 20 participants were blessed to experience the programme. The next day, the team conducted the last 3 sessions of the CLP, which was highlighted by the Holy Eucharist. The CLP ended with a sumptuous lunch which was prepared by the Daughters of Charity Missionaries.

Outreach work with students at Good Shepherd Sisters

On 29 June 2014, members of Steve/Agnes household visited the high school at Good Shepherd Sisters in Ding Daeng. The school had around 55 girls boarding with ages from 9 up to 19. The group served the students by playing basketball with them and teaching them new art and craft skills. They were warmly greeted by Sister Jintana, who is the principal of the school. The younger group of students had art and craft session with Sis Agnes and Sis Rovelyn, whilst the others stayed with Bro Rey and Bro Patrick for an introduction to basketball. The household members were very grateful for the chance to serve our Lord, help the sisters at the school, and to be able to work with such great kids.

SFC conference in Phuket

24 May 2014 -- An SFC conference with a theme #JourneyBeyond" brought together SFC members from Laguna, Phuket and members of the Family Ministry in Bangkok on 24 May 2014 in Laguna, Phuket to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ and the intercessory role of Mother Mary in our journey to life. While facing several obstacles to organizing the conference, including the imposition of martial law and curfew, the event went ahead successfully and inspired all who gathered both from the service team and participants. Members from the service team were Benjie, Veron, Rose, Wena, Marlou, Medds and Philip. The group was supported by two local hosts, Ariel from Phuket and Oliver from Krabi. Click to see photos of the event.

Appointment of Steve/Agnes Ward to the CFC Thai Council

9 May 2014: Brod Bombee Tiongson, Country Coordinator for CFC Thailand, has confirmed the appointment of Brod Steve/Sis Agnes as members of the CFC Thailand Council, with immediate effect. Welcome Brod Steve and Sis Agnes and honour them for their commitment to serve the Lord through the CFC community. An updated list of Council members is thereby provided below:

An official announcement from CFC Manila about the new appointment will be circulated shortly. We also expressed our gratitude to Brod Arnold and Sis Letty for their dedicated service as Council members for a long period of time.

20th Anniversary of CFC community in Yasothon

The first CFC spiritual director (1994-2003) for the Diocese of Ubon Ratchathani, Fr. Bernard Guillemin, MEP, received a bouquet and a gift of appreciation from Joseph Somboon Khudakhan (AGT elder and chapter leader, CFC-Bung Mai, Ubon Ratchathani), with Bishop Philip Banchong Chaiyara, CSsR, Bishop of Ubon Ratchathani Diocese (center) looking on, and Fr. Peter Paitoon Saensawad, present CFC spiritual director for the diocese (left), at the end of the Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of CFC-Zong Ye and CFC-Ban Lao (Yasothon province) and CFC-Nong Khu (Amnaj Charoen province) on April 5, 2014. For more information, click Ubon community update.

Country Coordinator for CFC Thailand meets leaders

Brod Bombee Tiongson, Country Coordinator for CFC Thailand visited Bangkok during 16-19 March 2014 as part of his regular pastoral support. He gave a teaching on the Catholic Church's new evangelization and the role of CFC and met individually with some leaders to discuss the work of CFC Thailand and provide pastoral support and encouragement. Brod Bombee Tiongson, Country Coordinator for CFC Thailand visited Bangkok during 16-19 March 2014 as part of his regular pastoral support. He gave a teaching on the Catholic Church's new evangelization and the role of CFC and met individually with some leaders to discuss the work of CFC Thailand and provide pastoral support and encouragement.

3rd General Assembly at Nakhon Sri Thammarat CFC community

The 3rd General Assembly (GA) for CFC members of Krabi, Thungyai and Nakhon Si Thammarat was held on 8 February 2014. There were 30 participants at the GA held last February 8 at Mater Ecclesiae Church in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Bal and Joyce Palmos, Ron and Dimple were the service team from Bangkok. The GA started with a confession followed by a Mass at 10 AM celebrated by Fr. Henry the Parish Priest of Mater Ecclesiae Church. Bal gave a talk on financial stewardship titled "Taking Responsibility for God's Work through our Finances". After the closing of the GA, they spent discussing with the coordinator of Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Thungyai about their work.

Youth for Christ Camp in Tharae

The CFC community in Tharae, a pilot project of the SFC Trailblazers program for school-based YFC groups in 1999-2000 used to have a lively and vibrant YFC group. But they have grown up and some are already working, some are married, while others are already in college.

Fr. Wiradet sponsored a Youth Camp held on 10-11 October 2013, with support from Bangkok, joined by 34 high school students from various schools. Another seven former YFC’s also came to support with music ministry and led the small group discussion and sharing testimonies.The Youth Camp was supervised by new YFC couple coordinator Manit and Wanida and assisted by HOLD Alyssa on logistics.

Two follow-up YFC General Assemblies were also held on October 23rd, and the second together with CFC/HOLD GA on November 25th. Twenty-two of the 34 new YFC members participated as well as five of the former seven members led the games and the music ministry for the Mass. ​The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Joseph Wattana Sonnuchart, in-charge of the Youth apostolate in the archdiocese, and assistant pastor of the cathedral.

Pastoral Visit to CFC in Nakhonsithamarat

November 2013, Bal/Joyce Palmos of CFC Central Bangkok and Oliver of CFC Krabi undertook a pastoral visit and general assembly with new members from Nakhonsithamarat, southern Thailand, who graduated from the first CLP conducted in Krabi in October 2013.

First Christian Life Programme in Korat

12-13 October 2013. The CFC Family Ministry, led by Sim and Mamu Caluyong, completed the first English CLP held at the Church in Korat during the weekend of 12-13 October 2013 and made possible the opening of a new CFC group in that area. Click to see more photos of the Korat CLP.

Thai delegation visited CFC Manila

10 June 2013. An important milestone for CFC Thailand was the sending of a big Thai delegation to Manila to attend a special programme on the work of CFC and a series of leadership seminars organized as part of the CFC anniversary celebration.The delegation comprises two local priests and 10 local Thai CFC leaders as follows:1. Father Phaitoon Saensawat (Diocese Family Apostolate, Ubon Ratchathani)2. Father Virot Lerththanongsak (Diocese Surat Thani)3. Naphasart Chasaen (CFC-Tharae)4. Manit Chienpolsaen (CFC-Tharae)5. Wanida Udomdet (CFC-Tharae)6. Supachart Samuhatanakul (CFC-Phuket)7. Suvaphat Samuhatanakul (CFC-Phuket)8. Manat Nakpansa (CFC-Phanom)9. Samnieng Thanara (CFC-Ubon Ratchathani)10. Khamnai Thanara (CFC-Ubon Ratchathani)|11. Yiad Torngam (CFC-Yasothon)12.Nukan Torngam (CFC-Yasothon)The delegation will spend two weeks in Manila from 10 to 23 June 2013. They will attend a one-week immersion programme on the work of CFC and its family ministries, as well as on CFC’s social projects applicable in Thailand (e.g. medical mission, prison ministry and education programme).The second week will involve a series of seminars on evangelization, leaders’ empowerment and dialogue between lay and clergy and culminate with the CFC anniversary celebration onSaturday, 22 June, which is expected to receive over 50,000 members from the Philippines and the rest of the world.The knowledge and experiences gained from these events will be shared by the Thai delegates with all the CFC communities throughout Thailand as part of our efforts to strengthen the CFC mission in the country.Jimmy/Naty, who are already in Manila, will support the Thai delegation and provide them with translation services in all their meetings. Bombee/Beth Tiongson, Country Coordination for CFC Thailand, will host them.

Christian Life Programme at St. John, Lat Phrao

September 2013. After a long while, CFC Thailand was finally able to hold another Christian Life Program (CLP) at Saint John’s Church in Lat Phrao, last August 4 to September 15, 2013. It was the fruit the mutual support and understanding of our pastors, Fr. Thira Kitbamrung, the Parish Priest of St. John’s Church and Fr. John Tamayo, Spiritual Director of CFC Thailand.

What made it really special was that the supervising couple, Bro. Steve and Sis. Agnes Ward were participants of the last one held at the same venue 5 years ago. Now, together with a service team led by Bro. Ken and Sis. Ajay Tuason, they were able to lead brethren to complete the CLP and eventually join the community.The graduation celebration was capped by a touching moment with the participants sharing how God has led them to the CLP and to a joyful relationship with Him. They will continue to serve the parish with the SFC household of Sis Joanne Sadol. The service team expresses its gratitude to the support of the parishioners of Saint John’s Church. As it completes its service at hand, it members are on fire, already planning and starting their next CLP services. May God be praised!

Marriage Enrichment Retreat

South-East Bangkok (SEB) Chapter organized a Marriage Enrichment Retreat 1 and 2 at the Camillian Pastoral Care Centre in Lad Krabang on 7-8 March 2014. A total of 19 couple participants completed the programme. The team leaders for MER 1 were Darwin and Merle Tagaduar and for MER 2 Bobet and Cris. Supervising elders present were Art and Laarni Roa and Bal and Joyce Palmos.

A couples activity after lunch on Sunday was led by Paul & Lisa Maristela. Everybody was able to join and fought to qualify for the final games. The overall winner was Ronald and Trabajo from SEB Chapter. There was a Lord’s Day celebration on Saturday led by Nicky and Michele Dolorfino. The mass on Sunday was celebrated by Fr. Jimmy Kitsada and followed by a renewal of vows. There were two non-CFC couples who joined MER 1 and both were interested in joining the future activity of the community. Click for more photos.

CFC Thailand mission to Lao

8 March 2015: Jimmy Lozare and Marlou Badiola of CFC Thailand joined a service team from CFC Manila and CFC Vientiane in organizing a Christian Life Programme held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Vientiane on 7-8 March 2015. Seven participants (1 couple from India, an SFC, 3 HOLD and 1 SOLD) completed the programme led by country couple coordinated Manny and Grace Panagsagan from CFC Manila. Fr. Intharat Beck, OMI, parish priest, celebrated Sunday mass at the cathedral and expressed his gratitude and support for CFC after the mass. He reiterated his Bishop's request for CFC to look into the pastoral needs of a huge group of Filipino construction workers, more than 600, in northern Laos in a dam being built there.

Chiangmai mission

A regular General Assembly was held at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Chiangmai on 15 February 2015. There were 13 attendees from different ministries. Tess and Sonny lead the GA and Sonny echoed the teaching on the Encounter of Zacchaeus with Jesus taken from Bro. Jun’s teaching. Towards the end of the Assembly, coming activities such as CLP, tentatively to be held in July, were announced. The night prior to the assembly, leaders were also gathered and given teaching on “Plan Out a New Life in Christ”.

2nd CLP in Korat

A Christian Life Program was held at Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Korat on 6-7 December 2014 that produced 21 graduates of CFC, SFC and HOLD. This is the 2nd CLP conducted in Korat with service team coming from Bangkok CFC supported by CFC Korat. The Parish priest, Fr. Somchai, also provided support for meeting room and delicious meals. New graduates are looking forward for more activities.

CFC is blessed by Pope Francis

CFC
is blessed to be with Pope Francis and to participate in the
Extraordinary Synod on the Family, with CFC Executive Director George
and Cynthia Campos as official representatives of Couples for Christ in
the Synod held in Vatican from 6 to 19 October 2014.

The global CFC community is enjoined to pray for George and Cynthia as they share about family life in the Synod on 7 October from 2:30 to 3:30 PM, Manila time. May the Holy Spirit guide their sharing and may our Blessed Mother accompany them.

New IC Elders of CFC Global Mission

Last June 20, 2014, following the recollection of the Elders Assembly, three new members of the CFC International Council were elected. During the elections, Jose Tale, Jose Yamamoto and Ermelo Villaroman Jr. garnered the three highest votes. They replaced outgoing IC members Ricardo Cuenca, Emmanuel Garcia and Emmanuel Dalman Jr.

The three new ICs are not really “new” as they are old-timers to the posts. Tale was Couples for Christ Chairman before he retired three years ago. Yamamoto, on the other hand, was former BCOP Director, and is still head of the Give Kare Foundation (GKare). He is very much active in the medical profession. Villaroman used to be CFC Executive Director. After he was replaced as IC, he took a corporate post in Singapore where he and his family are based right now.

The new ICs will assume office by July 1st, and on their first meeting, elect the new officers and heads of directorates. Chairman is Joe Tale, replacing Ricky Cuenca, who will be returning to Canada.George Campos is re-elected as Executive Director.Corporate Secretary is Arnel Santos.Treasurer is Jimmy Ilagan, replacing Manny Dalman Jr.

Beloved Weekend Retreat held in Songkhon

6-7 September 2014: Following the successful Beloved Weekend Retreat held at AIT on 23 August, another Beloved Retreat was held at the Seven Blessed Martyrs of Songkhon in northern Thailand by the Mekong River facing Cambodia. This was attended by over 100 Thai members from Tharae and Ubon chapters and organized by Ajarn Arom, Jimmy Lozare, Ambassador/Kung, Edgar and Jojoy Mission. The four talks of the retreat were given by Edgar and Jimmy while testimonies came from the Thai members. The group also attended a monthly mass and procession in honour of the Seven Martyrs held on Saturday, 6 September 2014 and officiated by the bishop of Tharae diocese. At the last day, there was an outpouring of emotions among Thai members to thank Ajarn Arom for his long service in their communities. Ajarn Arom will be taking care of his grandchild and will not be available for further missions with CFC.

Beloved Weekend Retreat, AIT Centre, Bangkok

23 August 2014: CFC Thailand celebrated the annual theme retreat called "Beloved and Ponder" with inspiring speakers and sharers from CFC Manila and Bangkok. Held at the AIT Center Auditorium, over 300 members pondered on the life of Jesus and Mary and their own experiences and trials in living out our Christian family life and missions for the Lord. Families are constantly faced with many challenges in life and are therefore in need of protection and grace from God. The retreat showed that the Lord has continued to inspire and sustain the community to live out its mission and vision. The mission team from Manila was led by the Country Coordinator couple for Thailand Bombee and Beth Tiongson and included George Campos, Rene and Mimi Bello, Mark and Rose Banson, and Tony and Lisa de la Cruz.

CFC Global 33rd Anniversary celebration

CFC global 33rd anniversary was celebrated on 21 June 2014 at the Quirino Grandstand in Metro Manila. This year's celebrations centered on the theme Alter Christus, Nurtured by Mary, in recognition of CFC's identity as another Christ, and in honor of the Blessed Mother for accompanying the community for three years in a row. Highlights of the activities were the carnival booths, the Marian parade-cum-procession where numerous images of Mama Mary were showcased, the kite flying activities, the family variety show, and game show, among others. (Read the anniversary message from CFC Executive Director, George Campos)

Thai clergy at CFC Global Mission Center, Manila

13 May 2014 — Members of the Asian Clergy came to the CFC Global Mission Center today for a brief visit and informal luncheon meeting with CFC Chairman Ricky Cuenca, CFC Executive Director George Campos, and Mr. Edwin Lopez, EWTN Regional Manager for the Asia Pacific.

The Most Reverend John Bosco Panya Kritcharoen, Bishop of the Diocese of Ratchaburi, in Thailand; His Excellency Archbishop Louis Chamnien Santisuknirand of Tharae-Nongsaeng, Catholic Bishops Conference of Thailand President; Fr. Jyoti Francis Costa, Head of the Family Life Commission of Bangladesh; Fr. Robin Rai of Nepal; The Most Reverend Anthony Sharma, S.J., Bishop of Nepal; Bombee Tiongson, CFC Country Coordinator for Thailand; and Jimmy Lozare, CFC Fulltime Missionary for GMA and member of the CBCT Commission on the Laity and CBCT Commission on the Family, were welcomed also by Michael Ariola, Coordinator, CFC Church Integration Office and Ramon Santiago, CFC Regional Coordinator for South Asia.

They are currently in the Philippines for the Asian Conference on the Family (ACF), which will happen beginningtomorrow, May 14, at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center. The ACF will be culminated by the Festival of Families on May 16, 2014. (AMAlvarez)

Back-to-back English-Thai CLP in Hua hin

A weekend Christian Life Programme (CLP) held in Hua Hin on 26-27 April 2014 yielded eight Thais and seven non-Thai participants. It was the first-ever CLP conducted in Huan hin through a joint effort of the North Bangkok Chapter under the leadership of Brod Steve and Sis Agnes and the Thai household under Brod Jimmy. The participants in the Thai CLP were amazed as to how enlightening and exciting the CLP was and wanted a "repeat" to invite their family and friends. It was a new experience for everybody as all the sessions were led by a lay person. Fr. Dheparat, the pastor, provided great support with another two Italian priests foregoing their afternoon siesta to hold conferences for the participants. The seven participants from the English CLP came from Bangkok, Chonburi and Singapore. As with the Thai group, everyone was touched by the openness of the speakers and by their desire to share from their experiences.

HOLD Retreat in Pakkret

The Handmaid of the Lord (HOLD) Enrichment Retreat I and II was held at the St. Christina Retreat House, Pakkret on 8-9 February 2014. Speakers from CFC HOLD Manila, Bel Liboro, Susan Guano, Fely de Guzman and Ofel Tuazon came to facilitate the retreat, with our Family Ministry Coordinator serving as Music Ministry Tito Sim and Mamu. The retreat ended with a Holy Mass celebrated by Father John Tamayo’s at Foundation of Developing Skills for the Blind in Pakkret. More photos available from this link.

YFC Bangkok holds first Youth Camp for 2014

A joint service team of Youth for Christ from North and Central Bangkok led by Jolet Contreras and Aica Azul held a Youth Camp on 15-16 February 2014 at the Garden of Gospel Peace Retreat Center, Franciscan Mission House in LamLukka. Fr. Gregory Pontus was confessor and spiritual adviser for the camp.

The Camp was filled with a lot of fun, friendships and freedom with bonding and learning activities, and several opportunities to tinker with the music ministry. There was much faith sharing with the speakers and sharers. Several unforgettable moments were witnessed during the Camp, like the bonding of youths with their parents, and the birthday celebration of Kris Dante. Ate Marlou was so touched by how much her former KFC’s have now evolved into young adults. There were 12 graduates from this Youth Camp. Click to see photos of the Youth Camp.

CFC North and Central Bangkok First Fruits Assembly

CFC North and Central Bangkok offered the "First Fruits" at its joint General Assembly held at the Holy Redeemer on Sunday, 26 January 2014. "First Fruits" is a CFC tradition held at the first gathering of the year and where members renew their consecration to God and offer a symbolic amount in recognition of God's providence in their lives. EDante led the assembly attended by about 100 members from CFC and its Family Ministries.

CFC South General Assembly, 19 January 2014

A CFC South General Assembly was held in Phanom, Surat Thani on Sunday, 19 January 2014 and hosted by Father Tapay. Over 70 members and guests from Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani, Thung Yai and Nakhon Si Thamasat attended the first ever CFC-expat group gathering in the South. Starting with a mass, the group was taught how to worship together in CFC, received a talk on Mother Mary and Faith from Father Tapay and listened to personal life testimonies of some members. EDante, Moonyeen and Sis Lulu from CFC Bangkok also joined the assembly. Click here for more photos of the event.

First Christian Life Programme in Krabi

19-20 October 2013. Forty-four participants completed the first CLP held at the St. Michael Pastoral Centre in Krabi during the weekend of 19-20 October 2013 and became the newest members of CFC Thailand. The graduates came from Krabi, Nakhon Sri Thamarrat, Thung Yai, Surat Thani, Phattalung and Bangkok. The CLP was made possible through the efforts of many people. CFC couple Oliver and Jasmine Ople, who are now based in Krabi, did the groundwork of seeking support from the local priests, inviting CLP participants in Krabi and nearly provinces, and arranging the logistics. From Bangkok, the household of Bal and Joyce Palmos, with support from the chapter leaders and other members, formed the strong and committed 29-member service team. The special English mass during the CLP was celebrated by Father Joseph, the parish priest of St Agnes Church in Krabi, Father Tapay, formerly from Chiangmai and who is now assigned in the Panom, and Father Joseph, who is in-charged of the Pastoral Centre. CFC members from Japan, China, Dubai, Thailand and Philippines were called up to pray for the CLP. Let us continue to pray for the new graduates and for those who will be supporting them, particularly Oliver and Jasmine Ople.